Fox News reporter Chad Pergram and the news site Punchbowl news he was the first to report the visit. The website too Axios bring this back.
Last night then reported Cnn that Zelensky is already on his way, according to two sources. The planning of the visit took place in secrecy for security reasons. The trip has not been officially confirmed.
Pelosi called Congress
Among other things, Zelenskyj will visit the Congress, where both chambers are convened on Wednesday evening. Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked all representatives to physically appear for what she calls “a very special focus on democracy.”
According to Punchbowl News, Zelensky will address Congress, which requires his urgent decision.
Several media outlets write that Zelensky is expected, among other things, to thank the American people for the massive arms support his country has received.
Meeting with Biden
According to Cnn Zelenskyj will also meet President Joe Biden at the White House, where all preparations will be in full swing.
Biden is expected to announce on Wednesday that the United States is sending a new package of weapons and equipment worth an additional $1.8 billion.
Axios writes that the United States is expected to announce that Ukraine will get several “smart” bombs and the advanced Patriot air defense system as Zelensky asked.
Security around Capitol Hill already needs to be tightened.
The visit will be Zelenskyi’s first to the United States since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. In any case, it is also his first known visit abroad since the outbreak of war.
